REACH, an Acronym for Reaffirming Equity, Access, Capacity and Humanism is an initiative that was created at LSR with support from the Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) in 2002. Through REACH, we strive to preserve and attract diversity on campus by advocating for the rights of students with disabilities to create an accessible and enabling learning environment. We work with students with disabilities as facilitators between the administration and the students to ensure that access needs are met in a time bound manner. We work closely with the authorities to ensure the proper functioning of the elevators and disabled friendly washrooms, availability of scribes and alternative exam arrangements, access to reading material and so on. In addition to this, we constantly try to enhance infrastructural accessibility on campus for people with diverse access needs.
Expressions is the Creative Writing Society of Lady Shri Ram College. It comprises a team of literary enthusiasts who act as enablers of various writing events and discussions in college. The society aims at spreading the love for words and the passion for writing while mobilising aspiring writers and giving them the forum to express, explore and understand the words they can create. An integral part of the society is the Book Club, which seeks to provide a stage for lovers of the written word to meet and discuss their takes on various genres of literature.
The English Debating Society of Lady Shri Ram College is an egalitarian society dedicated to intellectual growth, thought provocation and public speaking. We seek to present a passionate debating environment on the foundations of free speech and critical thought and provide a politically and religiously neutral environment to discuss world issues. The society provides members and non-members an opportunity to indulge in intellectual discourse and acts as a platform for the emergence and fusion of diverse opinions.
Vaktritva, the Hindi Debating society of LSR is well -known for its vigorous participation and achievements in conventional and parliamentary debates, mock parliaments, and extempore , in colleges throughout Delhi. It is a platform which offers its members a space to develop their debating skills along with polishing the qualities of those members who have already been in the field of debating. The ’society aims to develop a rational, empirical and informed vision within its members along with the qualities of organization of ideas and presentation of thought.
Abhivyakti, the Hindi Creative Writing Society of LSR aims at the conversion of the ideas of the students into words. It provides a platform for students with a flair for writing in Hindi to come together and discuss ideas and words and claim spaces for writing in Hindi in the public. Keeping these objectives in mind, Abhivyakti organises a plethora of events that include interactive sessions, competitions and seminars. We have witnessed massive participation from students from both inside and outside of the college. We, at Abhivyakti, believe that creativity leads to connectivity. ‘Ek Dhaage Se Bandhe Hain, Naam Hai Hindi’, the motto used by the society on Hindi Divas shows the essence of what the society stands for.
The Dramatics Society of Lady Shri Ram College aims to create awareness about theatre and its various aspects in young enthusiastic students of the college by bringing together people who are interested in the performing arts on a common platform. Working tirelessly to become one of the best college theatre groups, our productions are a result of intensive discussions and debates put together beautifully by our creative members. The society tries to address various social causes by understanding the dynamics and nuances of the world around us, by observing the grassroot issues closely and at other times, by imagining and creating a utopian world order as an alternative. All this, through the medium of theatre. The Society actively takes part in inter-college festivals in and around Delhi. We practice forms such as street-theatre, spoofs and stage plays. During any given year, within college, we perform on Orientation Day, Independence Day, Teachers’ Day, Graduation Day, Inter-college theatre competition at Tarang etc.
The Indian Music Society of LSR is famous in the music circle for its fine quality and brimming enthusiasm.
The society focuses on:-
- Understanding the different aspects of music (such as sur, taal voice culture etc.) through sessions with experts.
- Practicing and perfecting the art of choir singing.
- Understanding Raagas and composing music.
- Inclusion of more students who do not compete but are enthusiastic to learn and perform.
- Placing interest over ability.
- Boosting confidence by mixing fun with music.
- Performing at various college events.
- Making the college experience much richer as a whole.
The Western Music Society (WMS) is a very active society of LSR. Specializing in acapella music, the society engages with several genres of music, from jazz to pop, R&B and soul. The in-house team is active in all college functions, participating in full zeal. Outside of college, WMS strives to participate in inter-college competitions. The society also encourages students to participate in workshops to increase their musical knowledge and expand not just as a choir but as individual musicians as well.
Dancing with the feet is one thing but dancing with the heart is another and at the LSR Dance Society, we believe in doing just that. The belief is in engaging the dancer not only in technique based training but also finer nuances like expressing and breathing from the soul, and inspiring them through the medium of dance.
The society encompasses all forms of dance, and we have 3 main segments: Classical: comprising of all Indian classical dance forms, wherein synergised dance renditions are prepared, retaining the essence of each classical form. All the members are encouraged and given an opportunity to develop as solo performers as well.
Choreography: applies different dance forms such as contemporary, lyrical jazz, ballet into creating a thematic representation, and is choreographed into a dance ballet.
Western: amalgamates major western dance styles such as hip hop, Bollywood, jazz, wacking etc. It builds on each style and fuses them into western dance productions.
Dance society members strive to attain excellence in performances conducted both inside and outside of college through intensive training which is not only gruelling but also extremely rewarding making it one of the most active and appreciated societies at LSR.
Prakriti, the environment society of LSR is a platform through which students enlighten themselves and others about the importance of environmental issues and sustainable development.
Every fresher enters the vast arena of extracurricular activities of LSR by first planting a sapling on their orientation day organized by our society. Prakriti hopes to initiate freshness, new life into the college, by entrusting each student with a sapling to nurture, to love and enjoy the beauty of watching it grow.
Throughout any given year, the society will organize various competitions, workshops, seminars and talks on nature to explore the different ideas that students may embark upon. During the annual LSR Diwali Mela, Prakriti displays LSR jute bags and calendars. They also lead the colleges in the Delhi University Flower Show and have won the prestigious Green Cup of Delhi University for the 9th consecutive year.
Prakriti seeks to foster every individual’s natural love for nature and works to inspire their willingness to work for the environment.
Women’s Development Cell, Lady Shri Ram College is a group of passionate feminist stalwarts, out with a gender lens on a long journey of learning and unlearning. Established in 1985, WDC has earned the reputation of being a liberal space with a voracious appetite for conversations that empower the existential core. WDC finds its true power in initiating conversations on everything from the pressing social issues of domestic violence, oppressive intimate relationships, sexual harassment etc. to the psychological and spiritual issues of self discovery, uninformed compliance, the power structures of patriarchy and the like. Guest lectures, book readings, slam poetry performances, movie screenings and “Let’s Talk” sessions are all tools regularly employed in an effort to reverse the whims of the centuries.
Hive, the fine arts society of Lady Shri Ram College, engages in a range of arts and crafts. Past activities have handled diverse media and most artists at Hive experiment with different kinds of artistic traditions. For Hive, art is not just about what is on the surface, but also about what inspires us as social beings. To express this, Hive has held exhibitions of its own within LSR for a several important occasions, especially over the last two years.
VAPP provides opportunities for students to make a positive contribution to community development and social welfare and to explore alternative career possibilities.
Students are placed with voluntary agencies and NGOs working at the grass root level with underprivileged and marginalized sections of society such as street children, AIDS patients or the visually challenged.
Quiz society is often misconstrued as a society of the haughty ‘know it alls’ but it most certainly is not. It is a bunch of fun and curious people, who are ‘in-quiz-itive’, and love not only to answer but also ask questions. Members discuss simply everything under the sun in formal sessions held at regular intervals. As for the serious stuff – there is a Quizzing Bowl comprising quizzes on all topics under the sun. There are online quizzes renewed regularly. These quizzes contain multifarious themes from sports to biology; from etymology to politics, history, philosophy, and current affairs…. the list is endless
Projekt is the film and photography society of LSR.It has been a constant endeavour of the society to learn, understand, and express through the means of film and photography. Members attempt to constantly engage with society, which is manifested and reflected in their work. Through technique, emotion, and aesthetic, they aim to provide a new perspective to all that is familiar and create new realities. Through exhibitions, workshops and screenings, and simply getting together and thinking, they attempt to provide insights and contributions to the ever-evolving arena of art, and make it as democratic a space as possible. As a part of the LSR annual festival, Tarang, they host a photography exhibition giving students a platform to display their creativity and also organise several film and documentary screenings, national and international.
SPIC MACAY, also known as Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth is a non-political, nationwide, voluntary movement that organizes programs’ of classical music and dance, folk arts, crafts, yoga, classic cinema screenings, heritage walks, Lecture demonstrations, workshops, Talks, Conventions inside school and college campuses throughout the world to make students more aware about Indian and world heritage. This initiative makes education more holistic and meaningful as it highlights all that is abstract, subtle, inspiring and mystical in the world, teaching one to look within oneself. The movement has a central executive body in New Delhi.
Interface, the Academic Forum, is the medium through which students across disciplines share, discuss, and debate their ideas and concepts. It is important to have a space where inter-disciplinary interaction enhances the quality and increases the scope of discussion. The issues Interface takes up range from what we consider ‘mundane’ experiences of everyday life to those considered traditionally important. The medium through which this is conducted is wide. Ranging from talks and panel discussions by prominent academicians and journalists, the society has also had students host discussions which can facilitate as much interaction and learning. Interface hosts movie screenings, workshops, slam poetry performances, heritage walks, installation exhibitions curated and created by students.
Dhyāna’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘dhyāi’, which means to think of. In the Yogic parlance, the word means to concentrate on one point so as to know the truth behind it. The ethos of Dhyāna, therefore, is evenness and uniformity in vision. It can be expression, imagination, conception or a mere thought; all of them harping on the versatile yet concerted quest for knowledge. This path, however, is like taking small steps, which come to us as our environment, perception of the surroundings and constant interaction with our world.
Dhyāna as a society for consciousness and awareness attempts to create an ethos of collective reflection, exploring new alternatives and re-interpreting our past, present and future by bringing out our analytical self. We are a society dedicated to revising the concept of education, to focusing the mind into thought, and thought into awareness.The aim is to go beyond textbook learning and theories, and explore the world around us. The society seeks to build an understanding among young minds about the persisting social realities of our times. It encourages students to examine the vast variety of stances on each topic with a fine toothcomb.
The Elocution Society of Lady Shri Ram College for Women acknowledges and appreciates the power of the Spoken Word as a means to touch a chord in people’s lives, and in the greater scheme of things, try to make a positive impact in their lives as well.Through accents, sounds, languages, music, mime and mimicry, poetry and prose, verses and satire, it hopes to take the audience into a world that’s at the same time outside of and within themselves.
The LSR MUN Society is one of the most popular societies in LSR. MUNs are basically a simulation of the United Nations, whereby students take up different roles and responsibilities and act as delegates by representing a country in the UN and its subsidiary agencies. The annual conference LSR MUN is organised every year around the month of March. Students from other schools and colleges from across the country are invited to participate.
Enactus Lady Shri Ram College is a community of passionate students committed to creating a new generation of socially responsible leaders. Members believe in having the perspective to see an opportunity and the talent to create value from that opportunity. They aim to impact as many lives as possible and create sustainable growth models for this world to be thriving with opportunities for all.
The ‘World University Service’ Society provides a space for all those who wish to work for the betterment of the Society, in whatever little way they can. It was instituted as a non- performing arts society in the Academic Year 2004-2005. Since then, it has aimed to spread awareness on a variety of issues, focusing largely on the Physical as well as Psychological health concerns of individuals. Along with spreading awareness, the Society is also involved in organizing blood donation camps and health check- ups. Movies are also screened regularly, as they are considered to be an effective way of imparting knowledge about such issues. Activities such as quiz competitions and events such as stage- plays are also other ways through which a number of issues are brought to the fore. We wish to dispel certain misguided myths and views and to address student problems on a larger platform.
The Queer Collective at Lady Shri Ram College for Women was established in 2022 with the objective of fostering a safe and inclusive space for queer and questioning individuals. With a broad and active participation base, the Collective seeks to provide a judgment-free environment where members can express their identities and build a strong sense of community. In addition to offering support, the Collective is committed to raising awareness and sensitizing the larger student body about the complexities of queerness and the lived experiences of queer individuals. This is achieved through discussions and resource dissemination through our Handbooks and Directories. Our activities encompass reading circles, film screenings, and speaker sessions featuring distinguished academicians and scholars. Beyond in-person engagements, the Collective actively connects with the wider community through digital platforms, including our social media handles and our recently launched blog, Lavender Lexis, which serves as a space for dialogue, reflection, and advocacy.
